Legal 500 is pleased to announce the GC Summit Japan 2025, taking place on Tuesday, 21st October in Tokyo at a venue to be confirmed shortly.
As Japan continues to assert its global economic influence amidst shifting political and regulatory dynamics, the summit will provide a timely platform for the country’s leading in-house counsel to engage with the most pressing legal and strategic challenges of the moment. From the implications of the newly signed US-Japan trade agreement to the uncertainty ushered in by Japan’s general election results in July 2025, the environment for legal and business decision-making is evolving rapidly. Against this backdrop, the role of general counsel has never been more critical, or more complex.
In partnership with our event sponsors, the agenda will feature engaging sessions on critical and forward-thinking topics, including:
- Regulatory updates, enforcement trends, and compliance strategies for GCs
- How to get deals done amidst economic and geopolitical uncertainty
- Developing robust, fit-for-purpose governance frameworks
- Leveraging tools and strategy to achieve more with less
- Crisis management in the face of cyber threats, litigation, and public scrutiny
- Regulatory engagement: Proactive approaches to working with policymakers and regulators
- Strategies for navigating complex multi-jurisdictional disputes
- The Future of Employment Law: Adapting to emerging trends in workforce regulation and talent management
The GC Summit will bring together senior in-house lawyers, prominent practitioners, and industry thought leaders for a full day of insight-rich discussions and practical knowledge sharing. Sessions will explore essential themes such as data privacy and enforcement trends, cross-border dealmaking in times of volatility, legal operations strategy, and the increasingly prominent role of GCs in managing organisational risk, compliance, and public reputation.
Participants can also expect timely guidance on navigating emerging regulatory shifts, managing cyber threats, addressing evolving employment law frameworks, and steering companies through high-stakes litigation and crises. The event will also spotlight how legal departments can engage more effectively with policymakers and regulators, especially in light of the changing political climate.
As with all Legal 500 GC Summits, this event will place a strong emphasis on dialogue, collaboration, and professional exchange. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with peers from across sectors, learn from one another’s experiences, and come away with actionable strategies to enhance their roles and contribute greater strategic value to their organisations.
With a rapidly changing legal and commercial environment, GC Summit Japan 2025 is an essential gathering for in-house legal leaders looking to stay ahead, adapt confidently, and lead decisively.
